Dozens attend vigil for Sandy Hook victims in Nashua

Residents in several New Hampshire towns and cities have been holding vigils and setting up memorials in honor of the 26 victims of Friday's deadly school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

In Epping, several people gathered for a candlelight vigil Sunday night.

A family in Atkinson set up a memorial for the victims that features 26 wreaths, all with white bows, on Providence Hill Road.

A large vigil was held Monday night at City Hall Plaza in Nashua.

Dozens of people came to the event. Residents said the shooting was a tragedy that touched everyone.

The names of all the victims of the attack were read.

People also signed a banner with thoughts and good wishes for a town that is still trying to pick up the pieces after the tragedy.

Jonathan Thyne said he was so devastated by the events in Newtown that he decided to organize the vigil.

"I wanted to plan something to send them a message of peace, hope, support and really let them know people are thinking of them and sending positive thoughts and prayer," Thyne said.

Even those in New Hampshire who weren't directly affected by the shooting said it has left scars that will take time to heal.

"It really hits home, the age of the kids that were affected and the teachers, and being an elementary school teacher I felt coming out here tonight would support not only the schools in Connecticut but our own schools here in Nashua as well," elementary teacher Adam Marcoux said.

Organizers said the banner will be delivered to Newtown later this week.

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